Mix flour, sugar and shortening like pie dough crumbs.,Take out 2 cups of crumbs for top of pies.,To remainder of crumbs in bowl, add eggs, molasses and water.,Dissolve soda in 1/2 cup of hot water and add to other liquid mixture.,Divide liquid in unbaked pie shells.,Put crumbs on top and bake 10 minutes at 400°.,______,Makes 2 pies.